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Cargo Warehouse / Ramp Agent - Permanent NIGHTS

Swissport International
Full-time
On-site
London, United Kingdom

Overview

As a Cargo Warehouse / Ramp  Agent, based at STANSTED airport you will organize warehouse and storage facilities and arrange warehouse handling equipment and load/unload air cargo. You will maintain the required safety and quality standards as well as comply with Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) and company policies.

Permanent  nights, 4 on 4 off shift pattern

Responsibilities

  • Responsibilities

    • Loading and unloading air cargo onto vehicles and storage areas
    • Preparing and palletize cargo as needed 
    • Ensuring paperwork related to the cargo is correct 
    • Assuring proper handling and delivery of cargo and operation of related equipment
    • Following Dangerous Goods Requirements and Regulations
    • Delivering air cargo to appropriate recipient if required
    • Providing special handling of live animals as required 
    • Driving and/or operate specialist equipment which may include vans, fork lift trucks, cargo dollies/trailers.
    • Reporting all equipment malfunctions to the appropriate supervisor/manager
    • Complying with all relevant legislation and airport authority and carrier security requirements
    • Complying with Swissport Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s) 
    • Maintaining the highest standards of safety and security at all times
    • Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

    • Flexible to work a variety of shifts (days, evening, nights, weekends, and public holidays) 
    • Ability to speak and understand the English language 
    • Ability to travel to the airport at times where public transport is not available
    • Ability to follow processes and procedures and apply flexible approach when required
    • Willingness to work in inclement weather
    • Able to work in a manual environment and repeatedly lift up to 32kg throughout a shift
    • Able to work as a team in a fast paced environment
    • A full UK driving licence
    • Previous experience working in an aviation environment desirable